Big Think

Big Think

@bigthink

Learn from the world’s biggest thinkers.

New York, NY https://www.bigthink.com/ Joined 2009-01-02 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

186,203

Followers

3,635

Following

69,100

Tweets

50.1

Avg Engagement

5,374

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @bigthink's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2009-01-02
  • Verification:No
  • Location:New York, NY

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,249
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:11.4
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:38.8
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

The account has a steady average engagement rate with around 270 likes and 90 retweets per tweet. While not extremely high, the engagement suggests a dedicated and interested audience.

11.4

Avg Likes/Tweet

38.8

Avg Retweets/Tweet

36,979

Total Likes

125,928

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

8

Median Likes

3

Median Retweets

19

75th Percentile

92,999

Top Tweet

0.27

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

89.2%

Original

2.2%

Replies

7.9%

Retweets

0.7%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.4%

With Media

91.5%

With Links

12.8%

With #Tags

19.1%

With @Mentions

3.3%

With Emojis

135

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.02

Reply/Original Ratio

0.09

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

91.1%

Weekday Posts

8.9%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#13point8 (32) #jwst (23) #ai (16) #universe (15) #metaverse (15) #multiverse (14) #depression (7) #chatgpt (7) #dart (7) #philosophy (6)

Most Mentioned

@bigthink (88) @freethinkmedia (85) @adamfrank4 (54) @alberteinstein (33) @nasa (25) @mgleiser (24) @startswithabang (20) @_hannahritchie (11) @talbenshahar (10) @templeton_fdn (10)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,898 (89%)
Replies 70 (2%)
Retweets 257 (8%)
Quote Tweets 24 (1%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 257 retweets (8% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,249 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

The audience is likely intellectually curious individuals interested in complex topics like mental health, systems theory, and political behavior. They are likely educators, students, and professionals seeking to expand their knowledge.

Average

Audience Quality

24.7%

Suspicion Index

27.4%

Low-Quality %

38

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

38.2%

Empty Bio

24.4%

<10 Tweets

14.4%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

54.3%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

83.0%

No URL

16.6%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

72,748,177

Total Potential Reach

38

Median Follower Reach

185

75th Percentile Reach

7.3%

>1K followers

1.2%

>10K followers

0.3%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

55.8%

Creators

27,883 accounts

19.9%

Consumers

9,934 accounts

24.4%

Dormant

12,183 accounts

702

Verified Followers

1.4% of total

10.8%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.08

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

India (481) United States (296) London, England (268) Earth (196) Los Angeles, CA (176) New Delhi, India (163) London (155) Canada (123) New York, NY (122) Bengaluru, India (121)

1,124

Verified Followers

1.11% of total

15,608

Protected Accounts

15.45% of total

8 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,100,391 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@DeniseDresserG 4,643,306 Politóloga Politics, Writing, Activism
@CryptoWeb3_NFT 4,366,710 - -
@GameelaIsmail 3,185,044 Politician Politics, TV hosting, Egypt
@itsSSR 2,436,429 Actor Bollywood, Science, Photography
@AndrewYang 1,698,158 Entrepreneur Entrepreneur, UBI, Human-Centered Economy
@Elif_Safak 1,651,764 Author Storytelling, Feminism, Human Rights
@connieansaldi 1,620,810 Consultant Speaker, Consultora, Transformación organizacional
@TheAmandaGorman 1,553,157 Poet Poetry, Activism, Literature
@Ricamconsult 1,509,105 Economista Economia, Humor, Influência

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

life (2,344) love (2,108) science (1,696) lover (1,414) student (1,350) world (1,336) music (1,307) engineer (1,168) writer (1,153) enthusiast (1,111)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#bitcoin (222) #ai (219) #innovation (120) #science (104) #blm (98) #tech (90) #resist (88) #blacklivesmatter (83) #marketing (72) #leadership (71)

64,830

Followers With Bio

36,166

Followers Without Bio

64.19%

% With Bio

35.81%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,249 analyzed

106,626

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

106,626

Total Retweets

21,325

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

20%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Education Psychology Political Science Systems Theory Mental Health

Key Insights & Takeaways

The content often highlights the importance of antifragility in child development Complex systems can emerge from chaotic environments Psychopaths can rise to power due to specific societal and psychological factors

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 186,203
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @bigthink reveals an growing Twitter presence with 186,203 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 50.1 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025